The Future of Schools in Övertorneå

Övertorneå municipality's schools are among the best in the country according to surveys, and we offer education of the highest quality - from preschool to adult education. All students in preschool, primary school, and high school have their own iPads or computers, and our facilities are equipped with digital teaching tools. We place great emphasis on IT skills and experience working with digital learning platforms. We have high expectations for both students and staff.

About the Position

We are now looking for a teacher for grades 7-9 at Svanstein School Diamanten. The position is a temporary employment for the school year 25/26 with a possible extension, part-time 60%

The position can be combined with other positions available within the education department.

About You

We are looking for a qualified teacher to teach students in grades 7-9. You should have good pedagogical skills and a positive attitude towards our students. You are flexible, open, meticulous, and have good collaboration skills. We place great value on your commitment, responsibility, and professional competence.

Job Responsibilities

Mainly teaching in grades 7-9, but teaching in grades 4-6 may occur. Subjects: Can be adapted, by agreement, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Resource.

Scope

The position is a temporary employment, part-time 60% for the school year 25/26 starting on August 13, 2025, with a possible extension.

Other

We have a tobacco-free working time. We kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.

Inquiries

Sanna Vähäkangas, Principal, 0761034442, sanna.vahakangas@utb.overtornea.se

Union Representatives

Swedish Teachers, Johan Heikkilä, phone 070-351 75 50, johan.heikkila@utb.overtornea.se

Application

Welcome with your application by April 16, 2025. You will receive a confirmation that your application has been received. If you do not receive such a confirmation, please contact us at kommun@overtornea.se.

To work with children in schools, you are required to submit a criminal record extract before employment. You can request the extract yourself from the police digitally via the link https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/) or you can find a form at www.polisen.se (http://www.polisen.se).

We are the administrative municipality for Finnish and Meänkieli, so it is positive if you can speak either of these languages.

As we are a total defense authority, the position may involve military placement.

More about Övertorneå

Övertorneå's community service and geographical location provide the opportunity to engage in what you want, not what you have to. Just to mention a few advantages of our municipality, we have a single roundabout on 250,000 hectares, public transport is almost free, and we were named Sweden's best school municipality in 2020 and 2021 as well as the e-health municipality of the year 2024!

We believe the conditions for you to thrive are very good! Interested in moving here? Check out Hej Hemby (https://www.hejhemby.se). Through this project, you who want to move to Övertorneå can get help realizing your dream.

We strive for an equal workplace where we see diversity as a strength. Therefore, we welcome applicants who contribute to this.